Decline in London towers to be reversed by more clarity on regulations, Glenigan says

By Tom Lowe2022-04-29T06:00:00

Building Safety Bill setting out future regulatory requirements received royal assent yesterday provides more industry certainty

Growing certainty over building safety requirements could reverse a decline in new planning applications for tower schemes in London, an industry expert has said.

Data published by think tank New London Architecture this week found the number of applications in the capital for developments taller than 20 storeys fell by 13.3% last year compared to 2020.

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